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Weigang Family History

Weigang Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Weigand, Weinand, Leingang, Weiland, Wigand, Weimann, Weigman

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Where is the Weigang family from?

You can see how Weigang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigang family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weigang families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Weigang families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Weigang's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Weigang families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weigang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Weigang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weigang. 60% of Weigang men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Weigang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Weigang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weigang census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 96 immigration records available for the last name Weigang. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 143 military records available for the last name Weigang. For the veterans among your Weigang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weigang lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Weigang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Weigang in 1968 was 75, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weigang

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weigang ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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